Pet Sitting Jobs in Eugene

Mix walks, visits and boarding across Eugene

Mix daycare, drop-ins and boarding near Whiteaker and Downtown to suit your schedule. Set your own rates and keep up to 90% of every booking.

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Up to 90%
of every booking kept by the sitter
$55+
per night for boarding at the top end
$22,000
Protection Plan for eligible vet costs
4.9 / 5
average sitter rating on Petme
A local edge

Local know-how pays off in Eugene

Eugene has a mild, wet climate: rainy winters where November through January often top seven inches a month, and warm, dry summers that can push into the 80s and 90s in August. Sitters carry towels and rain gear for muddy winter walks, and on late-summer wildfire-smoke days they keep outings short and watch for labored breathing.

When demand peaks

Demand rises around the University of Oregon calendar and the track meets at Hayward Field, plus summer travel and the winter holidays. Boarding and house sitting lead when owners are away, while dog walking and drop-in visits stay steady for hospital and campus staff working long shifts.

Know your Eugene areas

Most bookings cluster Whiteaker to Southeast Neighbors. Owners look for sitters who know the area and can reach them without a long trip.

Breeds you will meet in Eugene

Owners here mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever. Knowing how those breeds behave, and saying so on your profile, is what turns a first booking into a repeat client.

Rates in Eugene

Choose your services, set your own rates

Typical Petme rates in Eugene. You set your own price for each service, and keep up to 90% of every booking.

Dog walking

$15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk

Drop-in visits

$16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit

Doggy daycare

$24 to $42 per day

Dog boarding

$30 to $55 per night

House sitting

$30 to $55 per night

Where demand is strongest

Eugene areas that book the most

Petme bookings in Eugene come from neighborhoods like Whiteaker, Downtown, South University, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.

Oregon does not license pet sitters or dog walkers, and Eugene issues no general business license for most activities (only regulated ones like passenger vehicles). Dogs off the owner's property must be on a leash no longer than eight feet inside city limits, with no city cap on how many dogs one person walks. Pet-care earnings are self-employment income, reported on Schedule C against the platform's 1099.

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Why Petme

Built for sitters in Eugene

Keep up to 90%

You set your rate. Petme keeps a low service fee, and you keep up to 90% of every booking.

Full schedule control

No assigned shifts and no minimum hours. Accept or decline each request and pause your profile whenever you need to.

Protection Plan for eligible vet costs

Owners booking through Petme have the Protection Plan, up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs, subject to its terms.

Common questions

Pet Sitting Jobs in Eugene

What new sitters ask before signing up on Petme in Eugene.

How much can I earn as a pet sitter in Eugene?
On Petme in Eugene, dog walking at $15 to $25 per 30 to 60 minute walk, drop-in visits at $16 to $26 per 20 to 30 minute visit, doggy daycare at $24 to $42 per day, dog boarding at $30 to $55 per night, house sitting at $30 to $55 per night. You keep up to 90% of every booking.
What protection comes with each booking?
The Petme Protection Plan offers up to $22,000 for eligible vet costs for the pet in your care, subject to its terms. The same terms apply whether you sit in Whiteaker or Downtown.
Are pet sitting jobs hiring near me in Eugene?
Yes. Petme recruits sitters across Eugene year-round, from Whiteaker to Downtown, and owners send booking requests directly to sitters in their area. There is no vacancy list to wait on: you create a profile, set the areas you cover, and accept the requests you want.
Can I do pet sitting jobs in Eugene at 16 or 17?
No. Petme sitters must be 18 or over, so under-18s cannot take bookings yet. From 18 you need a smartphone with the Petme app, to pass ID verification, and a profile that describes the pets you have cared for, including your own.
Is pet sitting a good part time job in Eugene?
It fits part-time schedules well because you are self-employed: no assigned shifts, no minimum hours, and you set your own rate. Many Eugene sitters take a few bookings a week around a job or studies and scale up or down as their calendar allows.
Which services should I offer first in Eugene?
Most new sitters start with dog walking and drop-in visits, then add boarding or daycare once they have a few five-star reviews and know their schedule.
Where is demand strongest in Eugene?
Petme bookings in Eugene come from neighborhoods like Whiteaker, Downtown, South University, across walks, drop-in visits, daycare, and boarding.
Can I set my own rates and hours in Eugene?
Yes. You set a rate for each service and your own available hours, and you accept or decline each request, whether the booking is in Whiteaker or Downtown. No assigned shifts, no minimum hours.
When is pet sitting demand highest in Eugene?
Demand rises around the University of Oregon calendar and the track meets at Hayward Field, plus summer travel and the winter holidays. That pattern shapes pet sitting bookings in Eugene across the year. Eugene has a mild, wet climate: rainy winters where November through January often top seven inches a month, and warm, dry summers that can push into the 80s and 90s in August.
What do I need to start pet sitting in Eugene?
You need to be 18 or over, have a smartphone with the Petme app, and pass ID verification. Owners choose on reviews, availability and a complete profile, so it is worth describing the pets you have looked after, including your own, and naming the Eugene areas you cover.
Which dogs will I mostly look after in Eugene?
Owners in Eugene mostly keep Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Border Collie. Saying on your profile which of those you have looked after helps owners choose you, because most are looking for someone already comfortable with their dog's size and energy.
What jobs are hiring in Eugene?
Petme recruits for pet sitting in Eugene continuously rather than posting vacancies. You publish a sitter profile with the areas you cover and your own rate, and owners nearby send you booking requests that you accept or decline.
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Pet sitters near me in Eugene

Browse verified Petme pet sitters near you in Eugene: 0% owner fee, cashback on every booking, and $22,000 Protection Plan.

Dog walking jobs in Eugene

Get paid to walk dogs. Set your own routes and hours, keep up to 90% of every walk.

Doggy daycare jobs in Eugene

Host dogs during the day. Set your own headcount, hours and rate, and keep up to 90%.

Cat sitting jobs in Eugene

Drop-in cat visits and in-home cat care. Set your own rate per visit and keep up to 90%.

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Dog grooming jobs in Eugene

Groom professionally? Approved sitters with 6+ months of paid grooming can add it and post their work where owners nearby see it.